The Fateful Evening part 2

Part 193

The brahmin lamented further. " My wife is going to deliver her tenth son. We lost nine babies. No one came to our rescue. Now it seems I should leave it to my fate. Dwarakadhish Krishna did not want to respond to any of my pleas..
Balaram looked at Krishna who sat without any indication.He knew that his Kanha just wont meddle this time also.

Pradyumna and Aniruddha moved in their seats..they were feeling uncomfortable. Still they can't force Krishna to look into the matter they know it.
Vasudeva sideglanced his son. He is not perturbed by anything. His Govind knows everything. He would take the right decision.But Vasudeva found his soninlaw agitated on the plight of the brahmin. His charming face looked confused...
Satyaki avoided his Gurudev Arjun's looks.He can not answer his questioning eyes.
The brahmin nodded his head in desperation and moved towards the exit door. Suddenly he heard a voice broke through the silence. Brahmin devata..Please wait. I will protect your son at any cost. I will resist even Yama with my Gandiv. Arjun stepped down reached the brahmin and folded his hands. " I am Arjun..the third Pandav.I promise I will take care..
The brahmin's Face changed colours. He heard many stories about Arjun's valour. But how could this issue be dealt with? He is confused. He then asked. Balarma,Pradyumna Aniruddha could not do anything. You are young. You might have fought wars but this matter will make you stand against Devas
Arjun confessed. " I know it and I am sure I can protect your son. If I fail to do so I will end up immolation get myself..

Krishna looked at his Parth.He did exactly what is expected of him. He is ompassionate..and never.
let any one grieve..
The brahmin is convinced. Now he is hopeful. He looked at Arjun with gratitude
When Subhadra heard of Arjun''s vow she could not suppress her anxiety.. When Bhrata is silent then why did you interfere? How could you bring back the life of their son? She questioned..
Draupadi looked at him and did not say anything..

Balarma confronted Krishna. What did he think of himself? He thinks he is more powerful than you or me? Where is the necessity to interfere in our issue?
Krishna is calm. He said. Parth never thinks that way. He is famous for his helping nature. He endured twelve years of exile for taking a decision to help a brahmin.
Balaram questioned. So what should we do now? Surely his honour is our honour. He is the husband of ourSubhadra.
Krishna smiled and said. Bhrata sometimes you speak my heart. Yes his honour is our honour.
Balaram stared at the disappearing figure of his brother and thought. He could never understand his brother in real.

The evening in Dwarika is looking so colourful with Krishna,Arjun,their wives and kids enjoying the sea shore ambience.. Abhi and Kirti are running in the sand much to the irritation of Subhadra and Draupadi..
Pradyumna Aniruddha And Satyaki are trying their best to control the kids..
Satya is in high spirits. She pulled Draupadi up and said..Let us go into water. It is fun..
Draupadi refused. She knew if she goes Kirti will follow and then Abhi...
Subhadra also declined Satya's suggestion. She is more worried about Arjun's promise to the brahmin. She asked Draupadi..What should we do now? Shall we discuss this with Bhrata?
Panchali looked at the friends who are chatting as if nothing is there to worry.
She is also worried. But she felt her Govind will never let his Parth get ill frame. And then the latter part of his oath..that he will immolate himself ...Scary But Govind could not breathe without him.
She looked at Subhadra and said.I feel Govind will take care.

Subhadra felt a pang in her heart. How devoted Panchali is to her Bhrata? Her implicit faith is awe inspiring..
The night being full moon night,Satya planned a boat shire but Subhadra stayed back. She felt exhausted. She said she will look after the kids who are sleeping.
Panchali found herself alone with her Arjun in the middle of the ocean.. She raised her eyes and looked at him.

His hazel eyes are as plain as ever. There is no trace of any turmoil. Panchali wanted to ask,wanted to goad him..what is his thought on the forthcoming unprecedented event that is waiting on the surface.